A 34-year-old male presents to the emergency department with a deep laceration of the first web space of his hand sustained during a rock-climbing accident. Vital signs show BP 128/82 mmHg, HR 92 bpm, RR 16/min, and temperature 37.2°C. Physical examination reveals active bleeding and inability to abduct the thumb. Radiographs show no fractures. The patient denies numbness in the radial dorsal hand. Which of the following structures is also likely to be injured?
- A)Deep branch of radial nerve
- B)Radial arteryGABARITO
- C)Opponens pollicis
- D)Superficial palmar arch
- E)Recurrent branch of median nerve
Explicação
The correct answer is C. Source: Kaplan USMLE Step 1 QBank — Anatomy Test 2. Ver explicação completa e trilha adaptativa →